Mother And Daughter Shoplifting Duo Arrested After Failed Getaway

Guelph Ontario - On October 3, 2018, at approximately 4:40 pm., Guelph Police were called to a business on Woodlawn Road in regard to a mother and daughter shoplifting.

The duo was observed shoplifting several items that totalled over $1600. The daughter then left the store to retrieve the vehicle while her mother waited at the entrance. When the vehicle pulled up, the mother left the store and was approached by Loss Prevention. As Loss Prevention attempted to arrest both parties, the mother resisted arrest and her daughter sped away from the front of the store, leaving her mother behind.

As a result, Melissa MINOGUE, a 42-year-old London female was arrested for Theft Under $5000, Assault with Intent to Resist Arrest, and breaching her Probation Order. Her daughter, Jenna MILLER, a 21–year-old London female turned herself into police a short time later and was charged with Theft Under $5000, and Escape Lawful Custody.

On October 3, 2018, at approximately 7:47 pm., Guelph Police were called to a business on Woodlawn Road in regard to two parties shoplifting.

A male and a female were observed shoplifting several items that totalled over $70. Both parties left the store and got into a vehicle, when they were approached by Loss Prevention. The male who was in the passenger seat, got out of the vehicle and returned the items to Loss Prevention.The male then fled on foot. Loss Prevention caught the male and he was placed under arrest.

The female, who was driving, drove the vehicle to where the male and Loss Prevention officers were. In doing so, she ran over the foot of one of the Loss Prevention officers with her vehicle. The female then drove away, with a disregard for the well being of the Loss Prevention Officer. The Loss Prevention officer did not require medical attention.

Robert ROLFE, a 32-year-old Acton male was charged with Theft Under $5000, and Escape Lawful Custody. WOLFE is scheduled to appear in court on November 16, 2018.

A warrant is being sought for several Criminal Code charges for the female.

Construction site accident

On October 3, 2018, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Guelph Police were called to the intersection of Gordon Street and Gosling Gardens in regard to an industrial accident.

A 24-year-old female was struck by a machine and sustained severe, life-altering injuries. The female was transported to an out of town hospital for treatment. The Ministry of Labour was contacted to investigate this incident.

Wanted Party

On October 2, 2018 at approximately 7:12 a.m., Guelph Police were called to a residence on McElderry Road for a break and enter in progress. Police attended to the area and located the male in a stolen vehicle.

At this point, the stolen vehicle rammed a parked vehicle and accelerated at a high rate of speed on McElderry. The stolen vehicle then hit another parked vehicle and nearly hit a police cruiser head on. Police did not pursue the vehicle for public safety.

With the assistance of the O.P.P., the vehicle was located in the area of Cooks Mill Road and Carter Road a short time later. As a result of the investigation, Police have a concern for the safety of the public and the male that was involved in this reckless and dangerous incident.

Damien HITCHCOCK-HURST, a 22-year-old Guelph male is currently wanted for Break and Enter, Theft Under $5000 and two counts of breaching his Probation Order from an incident that occurred on August 31, 2018. HITCHCOCK-HURST is also wanted for Theft Under $5000, Possession of Stolen Property Under $5000 and breaching his Probation Order from an incident that occurred on April 7, 2018. As a result of the incident yesterday morning, police will be seeking a warrant for further charges.

If you see this male, or know of his whereabouts, please call the Guelph Police at 519-824-1212 or call CRIME STOPPERS at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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OPP SEEK WITNESSES

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH/ERAMOSA, ON) - On Tuesday October 2, 2018 at approximately 6:40 a.m. members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of hydro wires and poles down on Wellington Road 39 between Wellington Road 51 and Wellington Road 30, north of Guelph.

Witnesses reported seeing a dump truck with its bucket raised tearing hydro wires down as it travelled southbound towards Guelph without stopping.

A portion of Wellington Road 39 was closed for several hours and has since re-opened.

OPP is asking the public for their assistance in identifying the driver of the motor vehicle.

Any person with information regarding this incident should contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.